Rachel DeRocher

Rachel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Her primary instruction includes prosthetic and orthotic management and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for individuals with limb loss. She also serves as a guest lecturer at the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Minnesota. Rachel holds active physical therapy licenses in Minnesota and Wisconsin and provides clinical care to individuals undergoing rehabilitation after limb loss. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree following her education in Prosthetic and Orthotic Fitting and Fabrication, with the goal of integrating both disciplines to enhance patient outcomes through interdisciplinary, collaborative decision-making. Her professional interests include improving continuity of care across the rehabilitation continuum and advancing team-based approaches to optimize outcomes for individuals with limb loss.